Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

Courses are offered both at and through the K-State Olathe campus.

 

AAI 795 - Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit Hours: 5-6
This course covers selected topics in applied and interdisciplinary studies.

See the AAI 795 courses related to urban food systems.

 

AAI 801 - Interdisciplinary Process

Credit Hours: 3
The overall goal of this course is for students to develop an understanding of and practice in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary thinking, problem solving, and team-based leadership, using models that allow interdisciplinary and cross-function teams to work together and generate imaginative and creative solutions to complex challenges and problems.

 

AAI 840 - Regulatory Aspects of Drug and Vaccine Development in the Animal Health Industry

Credit Hours: 2
This course explores the topic of regulations associated with animal health product development and manufacturing. Topics for discussion will include an overview of the regulatory affairs process in the U.S. and other countries, drug and vaccine classifications and the approval process, GCP/GLP guidelines, drug and vaccine efficacy and safety testing, human and environmental safety issues, and future challenges and current industry needs. (Course cross-listed - DMP 895)

 

AAI 841 - Strategies in Preclinical and Clinical Research for Regulatory Affairs in Animal Health

Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students will review the history of regulations as well as gain an understanding of the integration of science into successful product approval outcomes. Students will learn how to achieve target claims for developing new products while ensuring safety. Students will also be introduced to the planning, design, and conduct of preclinical and clinical studies. The topics covered include protocol design and the evaluation and assessment of regulatory submissions. The course will consider practical issues in regulatory affairs. Students may participate in case study exercises.

 

AAI 842 - Strategies in the Stewardship of Licensed Pharmaceuticals and Biologics in Animal Health

Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students will learn about the role of regulatory affairs in stewardship of animal health products. The topics covered include expected activities primarily post product approval, compliance, strategies for supply management, product life cycle management, risk management, and the role of industry in policy development. Communication with various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, research and development, manufacturing, and marketing and sales are covered. The course will consider practical issues in regulatory affairs. Students may participate in case study exercises.

 

AAI 843 - Regulatory Development of Animal Pharmaceuticals — FDA

Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students will focus on the regulatory strategies that support product development and maintenance regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This includes product development strategies based on clinical and nonclinical data, key manufacturing and supply chain regulations, and post approval product life cycle management, including pharmacovigilance. Variances between food animal and non-food animal targets in developing regulatory strategies will be reviewed. Special topics, current topics and FDA enforcement actions will be covered. Students may participate in case study exercises.

 

AAI 844 - Regulatory Development of Animal Pesticides — EPA

Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students will focus on the regulatory strategies for the development of products deemed to be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This course will focus on product development strategies, manufacturing and supply chain regulations, and post marketing product life cycle management, including pharmacovigilance. Environmental laws and risk assessment will also be covered. Students may participate in case study exercises.

 

AAI 845 - Regulatory Development of Animal Biologicals and Diagnostics — USDA

Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students will focus on the structure and detailed approach for developing animal biologicals and diagnostics regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Students will gain solid understanding of the critical pathway to successful product development, manufacturing, compliance, and product life cycle management, including post marketing surveillance. The course also addresses adapting new technology to emerging and re-emerging diseases. Students may participate in case study exercises.

 

AAI 846 – Special Topics: Regulatory Affairs in Animal Health

Credit Hours: 1
This course serves as the final culminating experience in the Animal Health Regulatory Affairs (AHRA) graduate certificate program. Students will complete a final project that integrates their learning from the program's courses.

 

AAI 852 - Vaccinology

Credit Hours: 3
This multidisciplinary course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of vaccine development (including technology) from conceptualization through development, testing, and utilization. This course will specifically cover topics on the principles of pathogenesis of infectious diseases, immune protection, and eliciting protective immunity by vaccination; application of traditional and new technologies to vaccine development; principles of pre-clinical development, manufacturing, and clinical evaluation of a vaccine; importance of the regulatory process to vaccine development; and utilization of epidemiology to measure vaccine need and effectiveness.

 

AAI 858 - Capstone Experience I

Credit Hours: 1
This course provides students the opportunity to synthesize and integrate knowledge in its application to professional practice. It is designed for students who intend to work in an applied professional setting where they are expected to critically apply existing knowledge and methods to solve problems. Students will complete a project on a topic of interest, in consultation with the instructor.

 

AAI 859 - Capstone Experience II

Credit Hours: 2
This course provides students the opportunity to synthesize and integrate knowledge in its application to professional practice. It is designed for students who intend to work in an applied professional setting where they are expected to critically apply existing knowledge and methods to solve problems. Students will produce written reports and oral presentations on their project of focus.

 

AAI 862 – Applied Analytics in Animal Health

Credit Hours: 3
An applied course for students interested in developing skills in analytics and data science as they apply to animal health. It includes assessing outcomes in animal health systems, data preparation and manipulation, data analytics, machine learning, and effective communication of analysis and interpretation. Python and other software systems will be used, and the course emphasizes the benefits of interdisciplinary teamwork.

 

AAI 870 - Seminar in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit Hours: 1-6
Student presentations and discussion of current topics and recent findings in applied and interdisciplinary studies.

 

AAI 880 - Problems in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit Hours: 1-6
Opportunity for advanced independent study of a specific problem or technique in applied and interdisciplinary studies. Topics selected jointly by student and instructor.

 

AAI 895 - Advanced Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit Hours: 1-6
Focus on advanced topics in applied and interdisciplinary studies.

 

AAI 899 - Research in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies

Credit Hours: 1-6
Research with a focus on applied science and interdisciplinary studies.